Scout Reveals How Kyle Dubas Could Mastermind His Next Move
Kyle Dubas has been relentless. He's added at forward, at defense, and he's somehow added to the pick cupboard as well. A scout has revealed what he could do next.
Dubas to Add a Goalie?
With the Male Leafs having already cemented themselves in two of the three positions, it's logical they would go after a goalie next.
With the Rasmus Sandin trade today, they acquired a first-round pick and Erik Gustafsson. Neither of these assets are especially important to them, so could they be used in subsequent dealings?
Aaron Itovitch, of DobberProspects has made a proposal that could make Leafs fans very happy.
With Gustafsson making only $800,000, he could be a top deadline target for a lot of cap-strapped teams. The LA Kings and Vegas Golden Knights come to mind here, as it is likely the Leafs would prefer not to trade to a conference rival.
Assuming he would fetch a second-rounder (could be more frankly), this asset combined with the aforementioned first could be used to go after a big piece.
With that first, the second-rounder, Matt Murray, and Vancouver native Alex Kerfoot, could Thatcher Demko be in the cards for the Maple Leafs?
- Gustafsson to West Coast contender for 2nd round pick.
- Boston 1st, this new 2nd, Alex Kerfoot, Matt Murray to Vancouver for Thatcher Demko and Nils Aman.
Leafs trade Sandin, broker Gustafsson, acquire a goalie.
Cap-wise it would work as long as Kerfoot is in the deal, and it would be a coup for the Leafs.
It might take a few other assets, but this could make the difference in the crazy Eastern Conference.
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